Technical Trainer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Trainer based in United States.

The Technical Trainer will help develop and strengthen the capabilities of a growing team of electric and autonomous vehicle technicians across the United States. This hands‑on role combines advanced automotive expertise with training, mentoring, curriculum development, and technical leadership. You will become a subject matter expert in autonomous vehicle technology while partnering with internal teams, engineering groups, and other stakeholders to translate technical developments into effective learning programs.

The role covers both new‑hire and ongoing training, with a strong focus on safety, technical knowledge, diagnostics, and continuous improvement. You will work across complex mechanical, electrical, software, and high‑voltage systems while helping technicians confidently maintain next‑generation vehicles. The position is highly mobile, with travel of up to 75%, and offers significant exposure to an evolving autonomous and electric vehicle environment.

• Create and maintain technical learning curricula focused on skills development, knowledge retention, and continuous improvement for EV and AV technicians.
• Coach and mentor technicians to strengthen core technical capabilities and identify opportunities for improved performance and processes.
• Partner with field teams and management to identify technical knowledge gaps and develop targeted remediation and development plans.
• Deliver training programs for new hires as well as ongoing technical development for existing technicians and management staff.
• Work with leadership to identify training and development needs and create learning plans that help technical teams meet or exceed operational and business objectives.
• Develop training processes, procedures, and programs that support the growth and scalability of the technical training function.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the methods, techniques, parts, tools, equipment, and materials used to diagnose, maintain, and repair electric and autonomous vehicles.
• Develop and deliver technical training solutions that enable service employees to perform their work safely and in accordance with applicable environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, EHS, engineering, and Field Engineering teams to keep training content aligned with new procedures, technical updates, and evolving vehicle technologies.
• Develop product‑specific training covering complex automotive and electromechanical systems, including powertrains, passive restraint systems, steering, suspension, braking, thermal management, and high‑voltage DC systems.
• Anticipate technical and operational challenges, lead complex problem‑solving initiatives, and help teams adapt to emerging technologies and procedures.
• Support a consistent learning experience across technical teams by translating complex systems and procedures into clear, practical training materials and instruction.

• Bring strong automotive systems repair knowledge combined with demonstrated technical training experience.
• Have at least 8 years of hands‑on automotive experience covering areas such as braking, advanced suspension, alignment, electrical diagnosis and repair, software or firmware updates, air conditioning systems, complex hardware retrofits, and integrated hardware/software diagnostics.
• Have hands‑on experience diagnosing and repairing electric and/or hybrid vehicles and the ability to understand, interpret, and explain mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Understand how mechanical, electrical, software, and electromechanical systems…